2015 Summer newsletter

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: KELBY COLLIER

Name: Kelby Collier

County: Osceola

What do you do for the PA?

I am a Commercial Appraiser. I handle all commercial, industrial, multi-family and timeshare land. I also do warehouse condomini- ums and some office condominiums.

How long have you been employed by the PA?

Kelby Collier

15 years this coming December

What do you like most about your job?

Here in the Commercial Department, we have to prepare and present our own Value Ad- justment Board (VAB) packets. I would have to say that the research and detail that goes into the VAB preparation process is what I like most…..I know, call me crazy, but I really end up learning so much about my properties which in turn makes me a better appraiser.

What do you find challenging about your job?

Maintaining consistency among properties where no two are alike. Also, trying to explain the appraisal process to the general public in a way where they walk out of my office and fully understand and are comfortable with their knowledge on what we just discussed.

Where were you born?

Orlando, FL

What was your best vacation ever?

Hands down, my best vacation ever was my sophomore year in high school when my par- ents took me to Hawaii.

What are your hobbies?

I love to read and have over 1300 books on my “To Be Read” list, but aside from that, most of my “spare” time is spent with my daughter who is involved in the very demanding extracur- ricular activity of All Star Cheerleading.

Do you have any advice for new Property Appraiser employees?

My advice would be to spend time in each department of the office getting to know what they do and what their role is in the daily running of the office. Some may think that each department works on its own, which is true to an extent, but more times than not, we end up working together and needing each other to get the job done.

7

Summer 2015 Newsletter of the FCIAAO